Planning a large-scale investigation | Right Decisions

Please update your RDS mobile app to version 4.7.1

We are pleased to advise that deep linking capability, enabling users to directly download individual mobile toolkits, has now been released on the RDS mobile app. When you install the update, you will see that each toolkit has a small QR code icon the header area beside the search icon – see screenshot below. Clicking on this icon will open up a window with a full-size QR code and the alternative of a short URL for sharing with users. Instructions are provided.

You may need to actively install the update to install RDS app version 4.7.1 to see this improvement. Installing this update is also strongly recommended to get the full benefits of the new contingency arrangements – specifically, that if the RDS website should fail, you will still be able to download new mobile app toolkits.

To check your current RDS version, click on the three dots bottom right of the RDS app screen. This takes you to a “More” page where you will see the version number. To install latest updates:

On iPhones – go to the Apple store, click on your profile icon top right, scroll down to see the apps waiting to be updated and update the RDS app.

On Android phones – these can vary, but try going to the Google Play store, click on your profile icon top right, click on “Manage apps and device”, select and update the RDS app.

Please get in touch with ann.wales3@nhs.scot with any questions.

The Code of Practice advises that multi-agency adult protection procedures should include a procedure for large-scale investigations. There is West of Scotland large-scale investigation guidance which some, but not all local authorities, agreed to implement. It is advisable to contact your local Social Work Services to check their procedure and if appropriate obtain a copy for reference. Local guidance may also be available on council ASP webpages.

Definition of a Large Scale Investigation

A Large Scale Investigation (LSI) is a multi-agency response to circumstances where there may be a risk of serious harm within a care setting (this may be either residential care, day care, care at home or a healthcare setting). The harm could have arisen during a short time frame, or have accumulated over a longer period. Additionally, there could be circumstances where the seriousness of the harm experienced by one individual and potential impact on others would merit a large scale investigation.